Maine

Woodcock being pointed by a dog in woodcock habitat
How to Identify American Woodcock Habitat

Learn how to find woodcock habitat in the Northwoods, central and southern states, and along…

A bird dog with a woodcock in Maine
Take it To Here – A Maine Wild Bird Hunting Film

Join us on a captivating journey through Maine’s wild landscapes as we hunt for grouse…

A dog on point while ruffed grouse hunting
How Dogs Develop on Ruffed Grouse – A Guide to Preparing a Dog for Grouse Hunting

Hunting guides and dog trainers share their thoughts on how owners can prepare their bird…

A hunter looks at a smart phone while holding a shotgun
Using Scout-N-Hunt for New England Grouse Hunting

Finding new grouse hunting covers in New England with the Scout-N-Hunt app The truck crept…

a grouse hunter examines mountain ash berries
Targeting Mountain Ash to Find Ruffed Grouse

Ruffed grouse habitat identification can be complicated, and sometimes simplifying things can be a good…

A turkey hunter in New England.
New Englander – A Turkey Hunting Film with an NWTF Regional Director

New England is one of the most overlooked regions for good turkey hunting. Fred Bird,…

A camp of all women hunters
An All Women’s Hunting Camp

Of Women, Guns, and Dogs – AKA “The Bitch Hunt” First, a word about language.…

a bird hunter in Maine shows a ruffed grouse fan
Ruffed Grouse Hunting in Maine: The Season is Here

The author, a Maine native, explores ruffed grouse hunting tactics and scouting in the North…

Woodcock splash on downed leaves in a prime habitat.
Woodcock Splash or Chalk – Identifying Woodcock Droppings

Learn how to identify woodcock splash or chalk as an identifier for prime habitat Walking…

Maine bird hunter Patti Carter with her two German shorthaired pointers
Those Moments – A Story of Maine Bird Dogs and Hunting

An adventure in the Maine woods for Ruffed Grouse and Woodcock One thing we are…

A bird hunter in Maine with his pointing dog while ruffed grouse hunting.
Bird Hunting in Maine, Ruffed Grouse, Woodcock, and Other Small Game

‘The way life should be’ when it comes to many things in Maine — including…

Writer Gregg Elliot walking into a New England upland hunting cover
A Look at New England Upland Hunting Culture Through the Ages

The Nostalgia, the Lure of New England and its Storytellers Lives On I recall overlooking…